posted April 24, 201107:18 PM
Hi, not only am I a new person to archery but I am even newer to hunting. I donít think I will have a problem letting the arrow go. I just donít have a clue to what happens after the tracking. My concern is that they might be over an hour away from me. I talked to a gentleman nameed Mike at my local archery club that is a hunter and he has offered to take me out with his group. I like to be prepared on what to do after the finding the deer. I donít have a clue to what to do or what is done after i get to the deer.Could someone recommend a good book or maybe a video?

I know I will need a bow, arrows and have the clothes but what else should I have? I know I could ask Mike but would like to also ask the guys here. Thank you for your time.Robert

I should of stated i am going to go out with Mike, my 1st time I just wanted to have a clue and know this is the right place to get it.

posted April 24, 201107:21 PM
I would suggest googling how to field dress your deer. There is a lot of information on the web on this. Remember to fill out you game tag and attach it to the carcass before moving it.

posted April 24, 201108:09 PM
The 1st thing I do is pray (but I am one of those Jesus people)

The next thing I do is soak it up...really! Don't worry about what is next but rather just enjoy the moment. Spend some time with the the gift you just received...it's a special time!

Next I pull out the camera (If you want to photograph it) and begin taking pix and cleaning up the animal.(wiping up blood, tucking it's tongue back in, etc.) Don't even think of pulling out your knife if you want quality pictures.

The rest of the steps you can google on the net but these are the ones that you may not find there and regret not doing. Best luck afield...Ryan

posted April 24, 201108:16 PM
After you locate the deer, the first time you touch it should be putting on the tag making it legal. Then you need a good sharp knife for gutting. Agood strong rope for dragging or a cart for hauling it out. (ATV)

posted April 24, 201108:47 PM
I'd like to add something to add to the top of the list; First thing is make sure the animal IS DEAD! Taint no fun to have one start moving as you grab it or start to gut it out!!!Dennis

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posted April 24, 201108:55 PM
Always have a 8 foot long piece of para cord on your belt to tie back the hind leg when you dress them out.

I always take a moment. And I always try to be careful in how I handle the deer. I don't make a big deal about it and anyone there wouldn't even know- I don't light candles or form a peace circle -I just try to be respectful getting it out even when hefting it around.

posted April 24, 201109:57 PM
I just poked through my modest library and the single best book on bowhunting and field dressing was "Bowhunting for Deer" by H. R. Wambold (Stockpole Books, 1964). LONG out of print but maybe you could find it on the web.

1 give thanks2 take photos3 field dress it. I bought a video how to field dress a deer in about one minute.4 go back to the truck and get the game cart.5 grunt my deer back to the truck. then6 get it in a tree and skin and bag it ASAP.7 get to the meat guy ASAP.

If it is an elk I substitute, gutsless bone out the meat, for field dressing....